Oketo, Kansas facts for kids
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Oketo, Kansas
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Oketo Community Museum (at corner of Center and State streets) (2020)
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (237/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66518
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52525 |
| GNIS ID | 2395312 |
Oketo is a small city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 64 people lived there.
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History of Oketo
Oketo became an official city in 1870. It was named after a chief from the Otoe tribe. A post office opened in Oketo in May 1873, helping the community grow.
Geography of Oketo
Oketo is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.11 square miles (0.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Oketo has changed over many years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 334 | — | |
| 1900 | 347 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 253 | −27.1% | |
| 1920 | 225 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 225 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 218 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −22.5% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −24.3% | |
| 1970 | 133 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 130 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 116 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 87 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 66 | −24.1% | |
| 2020 | 64 | −3.0% | |
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Oketo in 2020
In 2020, there were 64 people living in Oketo. These people lived in 30 households, and 22 of these were families. Most people (87.5%) were white. A small number of people were from other races or had two or more races. About 6.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18. Many households (53.3%) were married couples. The average household had 1.4 people, and the average family had 2.6 people.
The age of people in Oketo varied:
- 12.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 23.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 54 years old. There were slightly more males than females.
Oketo in 2010
In 2010, Oketo had 66 people living there. There were 31 households. All the people were white, except for 1.5% who were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. The average household had 2.13 people.
The average age in 2010 was 46.5 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 22.7% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education
Students in Oketo attend schools in the Marysville USD 364 public school district.
Notable People
- Thomas Olmsted – He became a Roman Catholic bishop.
